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Bank of Indonesia unveils new retail payments system

The Bank of Indonesia has launched a new retail payments system to help cut the cost of money transfers and support the growth of the digital economy.

EBANX acquires remittance start-up Remessa Online in $229m deal

Payments unicorn EBANX has purchased remittances company Remessa Online in a deal valued at $229m.

Currencycloud becomes a Visa company

Visa has officially acquired cross-border payments firm Currencycloud in a deal valued at £700m.

Thoma Bravo to acquire PayTech Bottomline in $2.6bn deal

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has entered a deal to acquire business payments company Bottomline Technologies in an all-cash transaction worth $2.6bn.

Amazon taps Barclays to provide flexible payment offering to customers

Amazon has partnered with Barclays to secure access to Instalments, a flexible payment service that will enable Amazon customers in the UK to pay for products in instalments.

Sokin enters Canadian market to aid global payment transfers for migrants

Payments provider Sokin has entered the Canadian remittances sector to help support the country’s growing migrant population with cheaper money transfers globally.

PayTech Papaya squeezes $50m from Series B to continue expansion

Mobile bill payment application Papaya has raised $50m from a Series B funding round headed by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Card issuing powerhouse Marqeta backs Connexpay in Series B raise

Payments gateway ConnexPay has snared $20m from a Series B funding round headed by card issuing giant Marqeta.

Payment Rails rolls out rebrand to Trolley

Canada-based Payment Rails has rebranded as Trolley, alongside the close of a $7m Series A funding round.

Marqeta widens European presence through expanded Klarna partnership

Klarna has entered 13 new European markets after it expanded its alliance with card issuer Marqeta.

News Stories

Aven hits unicorn status with $142m funding for home equity credit solutions

Aven hits unicorn status with $142m funding for home equity credit solutions

Aven, a cutting-edge FinTech company, has successfully closed its Series D funding round, amassing a notable $142m.
FCA calls for stricter yet fairer treatment of politically exposed persons

FCA calls for stricter yet fairer treatment of politically exposed persons

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently mandated that financial institutions, including banks, payment firms, and lenders, enhance their protocols to ensure fair treatment of politically exposed persons (PEPs).
PSR and FCA explore the impact of digital wallets on UK consumers and businesses

PSR and FCA explore the impact of digital wallets on UK consumers and businesses

The Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly initiated a call for information to assess the rapidly growing influence of digital wallets on both consumers and businesses in the UK.
Hong Kong to fortify financial stability with new stablecoin regulations

Hong Kong to fortify financial stability with new stablecoin regulations

Hong Kong is poised to introduce a new regulatory regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin (FRS) issuers following positive feedback from a public consultation.
CTERA secures $80m from PSG Equity to enhance its hybrid cloud data platform

CTERA secures $80m from PSG Equity to enhance its hybrid cloud data platform

CTERA, a renowned leader in hybrid cloud data management, today announced a significant financial boost, securing $80m in a mix of primary and secondary funding from PSG Equity.

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